ASN Mentors are on call 24 hours/7 days a week. We are personal alarm clocks to help ensure youth’s on-time arrival to school; a chauffeur to doctor appointments, GED test sites, and court appearances where we stand with and advocate for them. We are personal assistants - helping with college applications, job search, interview clothes shopping, and finding safe shelter for a youth who becomes homeless overnight. We are fairy Godmothers to a young student, unable to purchase clothing for her newborn child.

Yes it does takes a village, starting with the Mentors, to motivate and encourage our youth to stay focused on achieving their educational goals. High school graduation is life-changing for all of them.

With the epidemic prevalence of street violence and distracting social media, Mentors persevere and remain faithful to their heartfelt mission. They nurture with love and respect; and promote optimistic views of life possibilities for students who stay true to accomplishing their goals. We salute all ASN Mentors for their compassion, inspiration, hard work and dedication to creating better futures for the youth that we serve!